Sony KDL-46XBR3 Manual

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IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE INSTALLING THE ENCLOSED UPDATE SOFTWARE (HEREAFTER THE “PROGRAM”) ON 

YOUR TELEVISION. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, YOU MAY NOT INSTALL THIS PROGRAM.  

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") furnishes the Program, accompanying media, and accompanying documentation and, as applicable, 

licenses their use to you, all as provided in this Agreement.

LICENSE
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THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION OR ANY PROGRAM YOU DEVELOP FROM THEM, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, 

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PROGRAM OR MATERIAL AND THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR ANY PURPOSE 

OTHER THAN AS OUTLINED IN THAT DOCUMENTATION

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This software updates your television to the latest released version 

being produced in our factories and includes changes that reduce a 

minor light, or uneven, background that may be noticeable on a limited 

number of sets with no input or when viewing dark scenes.  The 

update monitors the brightness of the video signal and then adjusts 

the display accordingly.  

NOTE: The USB device included in this software update kit is intended 

solely for updating your television. If you wish to use this device for any 

other purposes please consult the usage instructions for this model at:  

Using these instructions is easy to do and takes approximately

15 minutes to complete.

http://www.sony.net/Products/Media/Microvault/

 

All terms of your Sony Limited Warranty continue to apply.